Integrated Movement Analysis

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Course
SPSC 3154
Discontinued
No
Course Code
SPSC 3154
Descriptive
Integrated Movement Analysis
Department
Sport Science
Faculty
Science & Technology
Credits
3.00
Start Date
End Term
201930
PLAR
No
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Contact Hours
Lecture: 1 hour Seminar: 1 hour Practice: 2 hours
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Seminar
Learning Activities
  • Lecture
  • Discussion groups
  • Practical application
  • Field observation and/or video observation
  • Self-study via print or online materials  
  • Reading assignments and peer-reviewed research articles
  • Online discussion groups
  • Instructor tutoring 
Course Description
This course involves using comprehensive and observational qualitative diagnostic models to evaluate human movement. The approach integrates and applies principles from major sub-disciplines in kinesiology, biomechanics and motor learning. Four tasks of qualitative movement diagnosis and data acquisition technologies will be used to evaluate human movement in all fields of human movement studies.
Course Content
  1. Defining Qualitative Movement Diagnosis (QMD):
    • Using QMD in kinesiology related fields
    • Exploring the integrated model of QMD
  2. Comparing various models used for QMD:
    • Classifying QMD Models
    • Observational models
    • Comprehensive models
    • Evaluating the validity, reliability, and applicability of different models
  3. Utilizing senses and perception in QMD:
    • Theoretical background for using senses and perception in QMD
    • Integrating information from all five senses to evaluate human movement
    • Combining the existing knowledge of human movement with the observer’s perception during activity/motor skill/movement observation sessions
  4. The four tasks of integrated qualitative analysis:
    • Preparation: Processes to gather relevant information
      • Knowledge about performer and learning characteristics
      • Knowledge of human movement
      • Identifying critical features of activity/motor skill/movement
      • Effective instruction for activity/motor skill/movement
    • Observation:
      • Identify the key elements of a systematic observational strategy
      • Determine methods for integrating all senses in the observation
      • Incorporate video capture and motion analysis tools into the observations
    • Evaluating and Diagnosing:
      • Identify critical elements of the motor performance
      • Evaluate the quality of those elements
      • Determine then prioritize the performer’s faults or errors
    • Intervention:
      • Identify new practice structures to implement
      • Determine and implement feedback strategies that are suited to context and performer(s)
      • Develop appropriate cue words and phrases to use with the performer(s)
      • Integrate decision training strategies for performance enhancement
  5. Practical applications using instrumentation of qualitative analysis to sport specific skills:
    • Video technology: using high definition and high speed video cameras for 2-D kinematics
    • Computer technology using Dartfish video solutions software
    • Use of contemporary technologies and tools to practice QMD in the field
    • Use of force acquisition instrumentation to supplement evaluation of motor performance and implemented intervention strategies.

 

Resources used to develop the content:

  • Knudson, D. (2007). Qualitative biomechanics principles for application in coaching, Sports Biomechanics, 6(1), 109-108. doi: 10.1080/14763140601062567
  • Knudson, D. (2013). Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement: Improving Performance in Sport and Exercise (3rd ed.)Windsor, ON: Human Kinetics.
Learning Outcomes

 Following successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. Relate their knowledge about basic biomechanics, motor control, and motor learning concepts to the model of qualitative movement diagnosis.
  2. Apply their knowledge effectively to analyze human movement in daily practice.
  3. Understand performer’s characteristics and analyze a variety of movement patterns from that performer.
  4. Evaluate and diagnose performance errors then prescribe and implement intervention strategies for improving performance.
  5. Use video capture with motion analysis software and force acquisition technology to supplement the observational and intervention strategies portions of qualitative movement diagnosis.
Means of Assessment

The selection of evaluation tools for this course is based upon:

  1. Adherence to college evaluation policy regarding number and weighing of evaluations - for example, a course of three credits or more should have at least three separate evaluations.
  2. A developmental approach to evaluation that is sequenced and progressive.
  3. Evaluation is used as a teaching tool for both students and instructors.
  4. Commitment to student participation in evaluation through such processes as self and peer evaluation, and program/ instructor evaluation.

The following is presented as an example assessment format for this course:

Article 20%

Critique 10%

Labs 25%

Movement Analysis/Case Study 25%

Exams and Quizzes 20%

Textbook Materials

Will be decided by course instructors. Potential resources include:

Knudson, D (2013). Qualitative Diagnosis of Human Movement: Improving Performance in Sport and Exercise. 3rd Edition. Human Kinetics Publishers, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Prerequisites

60 Credits, including SPSC 1151 & SPSC 1164